The Chosen People

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  Haman Hangs 24.09.2026 22мин

  # 250 - Haman Hangs - In this episode of The Chosen People, At Esther’s second banquet (Esther 6:14–7:10), the queen unveils her identity, exposes “this wicked Haman,” and the king orders Haman hung on the very gallows he built for Mordecai. This gripping episode explores courage under pressure, God’s quiet justice, and how pride prepares its own downfall.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 250 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 103:8–10, “Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Haman's Plot 23.09.2026 23мин

  # 249 - Haman's Plot - In this episode of The Chosen People, we witness Haman’s pride unravel as the gallows he builds for Mordecai become the stage for his own humiliation. In Esther 5:9–6:13, God’s hidden hand turns power upside down, reminding us that true honor belongs to the humble and that justice comes in His timing.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 249 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Rise of Esther 22.09.2026 25мин

  # 248 - The Rise of Esther - In this episode of The Chosen People, Mordecai’s public grief forces Esther to choose between palace safety and covenant courage, leading her to fast, reveal her true name—Hadassah—and step toward the throne “for such a time as this.” With the golden scepter extended and a strategic banquet set, her quiet wisdom begins to unravel Haman’s plot and awaken hope for her people.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 248 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 16:24, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Whispers of Evil 21.09.2026 25мин

  # 247 - Whispers of Evil - In this episode of The Chosen People, Mordecai exposes an assassination plot and is forgotten as Haman rises to power, demands homage, and spins a sealed decree to annihilate the Jews. In the shadows of Persia’s palace, Esther’s hidden position—and a single act of defiance—sets the stage for a showdown between whispering evil and quiet courage.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 247 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 139:23–24, “Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Peasant Princess 20.09.2026 33мин

  # 246 - The Peasant Princess - In this episode of The Chosen People, Dragged from obscurity into Persia’s palace, an orphan named Esther is swept into a beauty selection that feels more like exile than honor—yet quiet courage and hidden providence begin to move behind the curtains. In Esther 2, witness how favor, fidelity, and a remembered name (“Hadassah”) set the stage for a peasant princess to become a queen.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 246 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Corinthians 1:27, “But God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  King Xerxes & The Exiled Queen 17.09.2026 22мин

  # 245 - King Xerxes & The Exiled Queen - In this episode of The Chosen People, the drunken King Xerxes commands Queen Vashti to parade her beauty and crown before his rowdy banquet guests, her refusal to be degraded costs her the throne and sets off a search for Persia's next queen. As the empire's most powerful woman is banished for defending her dignity, an unknown orphan girl is quietly poised to step into a destiny that will change the course of God's chosen people forever.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 245 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 118:6, “Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Daniel & The Lion’s Den 16.09.2026 34мин

  # 244 - Daniel & The Lion’s Den - In this episode of The Chosen People, When a royal decree outlaws prayer, Daniel’s only “crime” is faithfulness—so his enemies throw him into a pit of lions. Journey through Daniel 6 as God shuts mouths, topples schemes, and proves that allegiance to the Eternal King outlasts every empire.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 244 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Joshua 1:9, Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh, your God is with you wherever you go.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Daniel & The Writing on The Wall 15.09.2026 26мин

  # 243 - The Writing on The Wall - In this episode of The Chosen People, A drunken feast in Babylon is shattered by a disembodied hand writing judgment on the wall—MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN. Walk with Daniel in Daniel 5 as he deciphers the message, confronting pride, false worship, and the urgency to humble ourselves before the God who numbers our days.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 243 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nebuchadnezzar: The Beast King 14.09.2026 32мин

  # 242 - The King & The Beast - In this episode of The Chosen People, Nebuchadnezzar—the “Beast King”—is stripped of his glory and driven to the fields until he lifts his eyes to heaven. Discover how pride dehumanizes and how humble worship restores our reason, dignity, and calling as God’s image-bearers.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 242 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by James 4:6, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app.pp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Fiery Furnace 13.09.2026 27мин

  # 241 - The Fiery Furnace - In this episode of The Chosen People, When Babylon’s music swells and a golden idol towers over the plain, three exiles refuse to bow—choosing faith over survival. Their stand leads to the furnace, where a fourth figure appears in the flames and a humbled king witnesses the God who rescues “even if not.”Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 241 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:2, Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Daniel & The King’s Dreams 10.09.2026 29мин

  # 240 - Daniel & The King's Dreams - In this episode of The Chosen People, Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream of a towering statue reveals the fragility of every earthly empire. In this episode, Daniel unveils its meaning and points to the eternal kingdom that will never be shaken.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 240 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 10:32, The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠⁠Pray.com⁠⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Daniel’s Captivity 09.09.2026 33мин

  # 239 - Captives & Captains - In this episode of The Chosen People, In Babylon’s shadow, Daniel and his friends are stripped of their names and groomed for the king’s court—but a quiet act of conviction redraws the battle lines. This episode explores how faithful resistance begins with small choices, as Daniel resolves not to defile himself and discovers that identity in God outlasts empire.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 239 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 23:4, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠⁠Pray.com⁠⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Destruction of Jerusalem 08.09.2026 30мин

  # 238 - The Destruction of Jerusalem - In this episode of The Chosen People, the Temple burns, and King Zedekiah’s fear leads Judah into ruin—but even in the ashes, God’s covenant voice is not silent. This episode walks through the grief of exile and the surprising hope that still breathes in Jeremiah’s promises.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 238 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 73:26, My strength and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠⁠Pray.com⁠⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nebuchadnezer Attacks 07.09.2026 27мин

  # 237 - Nebuchadnezer Attacks - In this episode of The Chosen People, As Judah unravels after Josiah, Jehoahaz is seized, Jehoiakim bows to Egypt, Jeremiah’s scroll burns—and a new name rises from the east: Nebuchadnezzar. This gripping chapter traces the slow slide toward exile and asks what happens when leaders drift, altars are replaced, and the Word refuses to stay silent.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 237 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Haggai 1:9, You looked for much, but behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the LORD of hosts. Because of My house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠⁠Pray.com⁠⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Josiah & The Burning Gods 06.09.2026 28мин

  # 236 - Josiah & The Burning Gods - In this episode of The Chosen People, Josiah tears down idols and burns the gods that once devoured children, choosing obedience even when judgment is already sealed. His story is both tragic and holy—showing that righteousness may not save a nation, but it still matters to God.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 236 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Micah 6:8, He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠⁠Pray.com⁠⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Josiah & The Hidden Scroll 03.09.2026 32мин

  # 235 - Josiah & The Hidden Scroll - In this episode of The Chosen People, A boy-king raised in the shadow of Molech discovers a hidden scroll, and the forgotten Word of God slices through generations of idolatry. Follow Josiah’s tear-soaked repentance and fearless reforms as he leads Judah from ashes to covenant renewal.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 235 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 44:14–15, You have made us a byword among the nations; the peoples shake their heads at us. My disgrace is before me all day long, and my face is covered with shame.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Hezekiah & The Silent Slaughter 02.09.2026 32мин

  # 234 - Hezekiah & The Silent Slaughter - In this episode of The Chosen People, Under siege by Assyria’s taunts, King Hezekiah lays a threatening letter before God—and heaven answers the silence with sovereign deliverance. Explore a breathtaking story of prayer over panic, courage under mockery, and the God who topples empires without loosing a single arrow.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 234 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 44:4–5, You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob. Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample our foes.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jonah & The Beast II 01.09.2026 30мин

  # 233 - Jonah & The Beast P. 2 - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jonah runs hard from God’s call to show mercy to Nineveh—straight into a storm, a casting of lots, and the belly of a great fish, where rebellion finally turns into prayer. This episode dives into Jonah 1–2 to show how the “belly of the beast” becomes a womb of grace, where teshuvah (return) begins and salvation belongs to the Lord.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 233 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Jonah 4:11, And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle? Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jonah & The Beast I 31.08.2026 31мин

  # 232 - Jonah & The Beast P. 1 - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jonah runs hard from God’s call to show mercy to Nineveh—straight into a storm, a casting of lots, and the belly of a great fish, where rebellion finally turns into prayer. This episode dives into Jonah 1–2 to show how the “belly of the beast” becomes a womb of grace, where teshuvah (return) begins and salvation belongs to the Lord.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 232 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:31-32, Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. For the Lord detests the perverse, but takes the upright into his confidence.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Jehu: The Butcher King 30.08.2026 37мин

  # 231 - Jehu: The Butcher King - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jehu returns in 2 Kings 10 with blazing zeal—toppling Baal yet leaving the golden calves—forcing us to ask whether our “justice” looks anything like God’s. This episode wrestles with zeal without surrender, and why true reform must be aligned with mercy, humility, and obedience.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 231 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Jeremiah 9:24, Let the one who boasts, boast in this: that they have the understanding to know Me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight.Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices